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'Roo shoe diaries
Court upholds ban on kangaroo-hide sneaks |
Sarah van Schagen |
26 Jul 2007 |
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| A California Supreme Court decision Monday upheld a 36-year-old ban on the import and sale of products made from various wildlife species -- specifically soccer, rugby, and baseball shoes made by defendant Adidas.The decision was hailed by animal rights groups for setting a precedent allowing states to protect species that the federal government no longer deems in peril.Meanwhile, Aussies (who apparently often serve 'roo on the barbie) are rather confused by the ru ... |
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| Topics: wildlife, animal welfare, Australia, California (all these topics) |
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